Help me give my students a learning rug. A rug provides a cozy, structured space for group activities, supports focus, encourages social skills, and enhances learning through visual cues, helping preschoolers feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn.
$774 goal
This project expired on October 1, 2025.
This project expired on October 1, 2025.
My Project
Head Start teachers play a vital role in shaping young children’s futures by providing a strong foundation in learning, social-emotional development, and life skills. We nurture each child’s growth with patience, care, and dedication, often becoming one of their first trusted adults outside the home. In return, our students deeply impact us—they inspire us with their curiosity, resilience, and joy. Their progress, no matter how small, reaffirms our purpose and reminds us why this work matters. Every smile, breakthrough, and connection motivates us to keep growing alongside them and to continue making a lasting difference in their lives. A donated learning rug would greatly benefit my Head Start class by providing a designated, comfortable space for group activities and lessons. It would help organize the classroom, encourage student focus, and create a sense of community during story time, circle activities, and collaborative learning. The visual elements on the rug could also reinforce important concepts, such as letters, numbers, and shapes, making learning more interactive and engaging for young learners.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Never Before Funded20 students impacted
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